AI in schools debate: A new Century Foundation poll finds most Americans want clearer government rules for AI and other tech in K-12 classrooms, as educators warn that unregulated tools can disrupt learning and worsen mental-health risks. Campus access dispute: Ambedkar University Delhi students say campus gates were shut during an indefinite sit-in tied to notices affecting PhD scholars; the university cites maintenance closures. Health-policy push: Kenya’s medical services principal secretary urged stronger university-health collaboration to support health reforms and Universal Health Coverage, including wider Social Health Authority registration. Research awards & labs: Omar Al-Mukhtar University won top honors at an AI conference in South Africa; Seton Hall is expanding STEM lab space; Osmania University unveiled a pollen-based nano-optical anti-counterfeiting system. Biomedical progress: CSIRO and Adelaide researchers report synthetic bee-silk films are safe and biodegradable in mice, pointing toward “smart” wound dressings. Student support & policy: A federal judge paused a DHS rule that would shorten international students’ stay timelines; Nigeria’s NELFUND beneficiaries report relief mixed with worries about tuition hikes and repayment. Security & research ties: MI5 warned that over 100 UK-linked academics may have supported Chinese espionage-linked research via a state-linked institute. Higher-ed expansion: Texas Southern broke ground on new buildings for a major campus overhaul, with science and health facilities slated for 2027-2028.